Murphy - Gunners won't win title

26 September 2009 12:05
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Fulham captain Danny Murphy believes Arsenal's lack of experience will hinder their title quest.[LNB] And the Cottagers midfielder reckons the Gunners will do well to hold onto a top four finish this season after Manchester City's emergence as a Premier League force.[LNB]Fulham play host to Arsenal on Saturday evening having beaten Arsene Wenger's side twice at Craven Cottage in the last three years and Murphy is confident his side can claim three points.[LNB]The 32-year-old former Liverpool man admitted the Gunners once had a fear factor on their side, but insists there is no chance Wenger's team putting the frighteners on Fulham in the weekend derby.[LNB]He told The Sun: "I played against Vieira, Petit, Henry, Overmars and Bergkamp, a different kettle of fish.[LNB]"I do respect them now and they can turn us over if they play well and we don't.[LNB]Solid"But they were simply better quality in years gone by. I can't remember a weak link in that team. They were solid at back, big, strong lads, all good athletes in that team.[LNB]"They were all established internationals, not one of them was 'potential'.[LNB]"There's a difference between having established internationals in your team and having players who are on the way up.[LNB]"Arsenal have wonderful players but will they be better than Manchester United or Chelsea this season, or even Liverpool? I don't think so.[LNB]"Even with Manchester City it'll be close. They have bought really well and taken two of Arsenal's best players for a start, haven't they?[LNB]"If City keep everyone fit then their best 11 can break into the top four."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports